The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-07-16

he later graduated. He had strong desire
to master the sciences and studied so dill
gently that his health was soon sadly i'm
paired. After recuperating slightly he weni
to teaching and continued in that profession
until October 2, 1851, when he was married
to Christiana j. Treat, of Randolph, N. 4
Thirty minutes after the ceremony they were
on their way to Illinois and settled In Joliet,
where they have resided ever since. During
the first two years Mr.. Simonds taught school,
In 1853 he went into the grocery business, ID
which he was engaged until 1878. In 1908 ne
was elected Justice of the peace, serving four
years, and in the meantime was elected
school commissioner, and two years later,
was an independent candidate for the same
Office and received an overwhelming major
ity. In 1859 his name was placed on the Re
publican ticket for the Office of county super
intendent of schools. Most OF the ticket was
defeated, but he received a good majority.
His management of the Office met with such
universal approval that he was twice reflect
ed. Since 1880 Mr.. Simonds has been con-
Quoting very successful fire and life insur-
ance business. His reputation was not con-
fined to the city of Joliet. In bis official and
business capacities ne has been brought into
close relations with many people throughout
the country who will sincerely join with his
friends here in mourning his sudden death.
Among the teachers especially his kindly
ways had made him universal favorite.
The habits of perseverance and hard work
acquired in youth chung to him through life.
Thrown on the world at an early age, he re-
sisted its SHARES and kept his name unspotted
from any faint of dishonesty or shadow of
corruption. He had a hearty contempt for
political trickery and did not hesitate to let
his opinions be known. He leaves wife
and one daughter, Mrs. George Munroe. The
funeral was attended at the church where he
had long been faithful and devout wor-
shipper, on Friday, June 3. His pastor, Rev.
A. Fl. Laing, officiated, and paid feeling
tribute to his memory. At the close of the
PASTORS remarks, the Chaplain of the /. o..
o. F. conducted the service for the dead ae-
cording to the ritual of the order, of which
the deceased was a member. The attend
ance was large and the services impressive.
Mr.. George E. House was born Feb. 81,
1881; was united in marriage to Ellen W. Ell
liot, March 81, 1854, and died July l, 1887
Br. House was a superior business man, a
firm believer in the doctrines and principles
of Universalism, which he practically Illus
trated in his pure life, benevolent conduct
humane actions, and true Christian charac-
ter. He was an affectionate, obedient son,
loving and tender husband, and true and
generous friend. He shared the confidence
of his fellowmen largely and had many bust
ness friends. His death was painful but tri-
umphant. The funeral took place at his
mothers residence in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, July
5, and was attended by large concourse of
friends, the service being conducted by the
pastors of the Universalist and Methodist
churches. He leaves bereaved wife, mother
and friends to mourn his death.
VIM. TUCKER.